The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving PN. As part of therapy, the patient undergoes routine bedside glucose monitoring that reveals which expected outcome?
a. Lower than normal blood glucose to determine adequate tolerance for PN
b. Slightly higher than normal blood glucose to meet increased cellular needs
c. Slightly higher than normal blood glucose to prevent infection or systemic sepsis
d. Normal blood glucose to prevent associated complications
D
For PN to be used safely, its administration must be closely monitored. Special care is necessary to maintain blood glucose levels in the normal range. Higher glucose levels are often associated with cardiovascular events, general infection, systemic sepsis, acute renal failure, and death.
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